Re: FW: The Power of the Badge.......................

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Oh, thank you, that was just beautiful.

The Power of a Badge...... <image.jpg> DEA

officer stops at a ranch in Texas, and talks with an old rancher. He tells the rancher, "I need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs." The rancher says, "Okay, but don't go in that field over there," as he points out the location. The DEA officer verbally explodes saying, "Mister, I have the authority of the Federal Government with me." Reaching into his rear pants pocket, he removes his badge and proudly displays it to the rancher. "See this badge? This badge means I am allowed to go wherever I wish.... On any land. No questions asked or answers given. Have I made myself clear? Do you understand? " The rancher nods politely, apologizes, and goes about his chores. A short time later, the old rancher hears loud screams and sees the DEA officer running for his life chased by the rancher's big Santa Gertrudis bull...... <image.jpg>With every step the bull is gaining ground on the officer, and it seems likely that he'll get gored before he reaches safety. The officer

is clearly terrified. The rancher throws down his tools, runs to the fence and yells at the top of his lungs..... "Your badge. Show him your BADGE, you friggen smart ass! "

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That was great!!!!!

Candy

now in Maine

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Candy, I'm in Maine also and wonder where you get your products...I am near Bar Harbor and use Family FarmSoosSubject: Re: FW: The Power of the Badge........................To: RawDairy Date: Saturday, January 16, 2010, 10:17 PM

That was great!!!!!

Candy

now in Maine

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Funny story. I wonder, in reality, the DEA doesn't have any right to inspect the

land without a search warrant, right? Or have we really lost that protection?

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Unfortunately, I think now days they would just shoot the bull and haul you off to jail for threatening an officer. And you would be locked up.

Matt

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Funny story. I wonder, in reality, the DEA doesn't have any right to inspect the land without a search warrant, right? Or have we really lost that protection?>> > > > > > > The Power of a Badge...... > > > > > > > > DEA> officer stops at a ranch in Texas, and talks with an old rancher. He tells the rancher, "I need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs." The rancher says, "Okay, but don't go in that field over there," as he points out the location. > > > > The DEA officer verbally explodes saying, "Mister, I have the authority of the Federal Government with me." Reaching into his rear pants pocket, he removes his badge and proudly displays it to the rancher. "See this badge? This badge means I am allowed to go wherever I wish.... On any land. No questions asked or answers given. Have I made myself clear? Do you understand? " > > > The rancher nods politely, apologizes, and goes about his chores. > > > A short time later, the old rancher hears loud screams and sees the DEA officer running for his life chased by the rancher's big Santa Gertrudis bull...... > > > > > With every step the bull is gaining ground on the officer, and it seems likely that he'll get gored before he reaches safety. The officer> is clearly terrified. The rancher throws down his tools, runs to the fence and yells at the top of his lungs..... > > > > "Your badge. Show him your BADGE, you friggen smart ass! "> > > > > > > > > > > > ------ End of Forwarded Message> > Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. Get it now.>

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I think you're right Matt.

, it all depends on what you're into. If you are certified organic then you

have given them permission to come inspect your place whenever they feel the

need. If you are licensed to sell eggs they can come inspect whenever they want.

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Or they shoot the farmer and haul the bull off for testing.Toni

I think you're right Matt.

, it all depends on what you're into. If you are certified organic then you have given them permission to come inspect your place whenever they feel the need. If you are licensed to sell eggs they can come inspect whenever they want. If you are licensed to sell plants they can come inspect whenever they want. If you've registered with NAIS they can come inspect the animals whenever they want. Getting the idea?

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I'm not certain. The USDA has all sorts of programs for farmers, compensation

for bad hay year, EQUIP (environmental) programs. If you are enrolled in one of

them you may have given permission for them to enter at will.

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> , it all depends on what you're into. If you are certified organic then

you have given them permission to come inspect your place whenever they feel the

need. If you are licensed to sell eggs they can come inspect whenever they want.

If you are licensed to sell plants they can come inspect whenever they want. If

you've registered with NAIS they can come inspect the animals whenever they

want. Getting the idea?

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